Antares 1.25" Variable Transmission Polarizing Filter (China)

Our Price:
$30.00

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Transmission continuously variable from 2-40% for a wide range of viewing situations

Product Details

While observing the moon or planets, there is often too much light that washes out subtle details. This glare can be cut back using neutral density filters or polarizers. The variable polarizing filter makes this even better by stacking two polarizing filters together and combining them with a special ring that prevents the two individual filters from getting separated during normal use. By rotating the two elements, light transmission can be varied between about 2% and 40%. This filter retains true color balance since all wavelengths are transmitted uniformly over the entire spectrum.

The two polarizing elements can be unscrewed to obtain two polarizing filters which can be used for day time photography or to improve contrast in images when only a little reduction in transmitted light is desired. The filter has a standard 1.25" thread (M28.5 x 0.6) so it can be screwed on to any virtually any standard 1.25" eyepiece or accessory.

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12/07/13

It's never too bright!

Pros: Just Right Amount Of Ligh,Compact,Strong Construction,Easy to Use,Lightweight,Quality Lenses,Accurate

Comment: I use this to not only view the moon but also with my solar filter, as even with a solar filter the image can still be quite bright, this allows me to "dim down" the image until it's just right for my viewing preferences. Never again do I have to wait until my eyes "adjust" to what I'm looking at, just simply turn to adjust. And it doesn't turn on its own because it's solidly built! Overall, a great product for a great price!

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12/31/11

Good Product

Pros: Lightweight,Easy to Use,Compact

Comment: I'm using this product for visual observation of moon. It's very disturbing to your eyes when looking to the moon through an eyepiece with a large aperture telescope. But with this equipment, You can control the amount of light coming through the eyepiece.